Ruu-shooter-u-ics-35-s-htc-asia-tw-3.28.709.3-radio-11.77.3504.00u-11.25.3504.06-m-release-270747-signed.exe |work| Page
. The suffix "-U" signifies the GSM/UMTS hardware variant of the device, separating it from the CDMA variant used by networks like Sprint in the United States.
In the era of custom Android ROMs and device rooting, specifically for iconic devices like the , RUU files played a critical role in device maintenance and restoration. The file RUU-SHOOTER-U-ICS-35-S-hTC-Asia-TW-3.28.709.3-Radio-11.77.3504.00U-11.25.3504.06-M-release-270747-signed.exe is a specific, official HTC ROM Update Utility designed to revert the device to its stock factory state. What is this RUU File?
For users transitioning from Android 2.3 Gingerbread, the 3.28.709.3 build completely changed the user experience: The file RUU-SHOOTER-U-ICS-35-S-hTC-Asia-TW-3
If a user corrupted their system files while playing with root modifications, custom kernels, or faulty custom ROMs, the phone would often get stuck in a boot loop or refuse to go past the HTC splash screen. Running this RUU from a Windows PC forces the connected device into an isolated flashing state, formatting the corrupt /system , /boot , and /recovery partitions, and writing fresh code to recover the device. 2. Reclaiming S-ON and Factory Restores
In plain English:
The file is an official stock ROM firmware installer designed specifically for the HTC EVO 3D (GSM edition, codenamed "Shooter U") targeted for the Taiwan (TW) and wider Asian markets.
Right-click the .exe file on your Windows PC and select "Run as Administrator" . Running this RUU from a Windows PC forces
Ensure HTC USB Drivers are installed on your Windows PC. Battery Level: The device should have at least 50% charge. Cable: Use a high-quality, original USB data cable.
: If the device was bootloader-unlocked via the legacy HTCDev Portal, the RUU will fail with a security signature error unless the bootloader is relocked. Connect the device to the PC, launch a command prompt, boot into fastboot, and execute: fastboot oem lock Use code with caution. Cable: Use a high-quality
: Maintained support for the device's unique glasses-free 3D display and dual 5MP 3D cameras. Usage Precautions
the file RUU-SHOOTER-U-ICS-35-S-hTC-Asia-TW-3.28.709.3-Radio-11.77.3504.00U-11.25.3504.06-M-release-270747-signed.exe . Run the executable on your Windows PC.